It's time for another version of "what to make when." This week...it's whole chickens. Now the thought of buying a whole chicken might sound a little daunting, let me help show you that there's nothing to be daunted about! ;) Buying a whole chicken is certainly the cheapest option for chicken. The easiest and most practical thing to do with a whole chicken is to drop it … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chicken Drumsticks
It's time for another wild and crazy rendition of "what to make when"... (It sounds like a cooking game show, doesn't it!?) So this might not be wild, or crazy...but it will hopefully help you know what to do when you find that $.99/lb (or less...if you are lucky) deal on chicken drumsticks, thighs or split chicken breasts. A couple of ideas for ya... Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Ground Beef
It's time for another version of "what to make when." Every several weeks ground beef, ground chuck and ground round will go on sale, ranging from $1.49/lb to $2.99/lb...depending on the type. I prefer ground chuck and stock up when it's on sale for $1.99/lb, but will also pick up ground beef when it hits the $1.49/lb sale mark. Ground round doesn't usually go on sale for … [Read more...]
What to Make When Eggs are on Sale
It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen! I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chicken Breasts
At one point in my life I was a boneless skinless chicken snob. Then this happened. Still, I cook with it all the time. Yes, because it's easier and takes less time to prepare. But I never. ever. no never. pay full price for it. That would be just silly! Like with most other meat cuts, I don't pay more than $1.99/lb for chicken breasts. I often see it on sale for … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets
Next up on the "What to Make When" Series...Fresh or Frozen Fish Fillets. Every now and again, there will be a great price somewhere buried in the store circular...$2.99/lb for fresh salmon fillets. $2.99/lb of frozen tilapia fillets. These two types of fish are what we like to eat...and what we can manage to squeeze into our grocery budget! (Besides canned tuna.) A few … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Pork Roasts
When it comes to pork roasts, there are a number of ways to go about doing them! I prefer the slow cooker, as the pork gets so tender and juicy. And delicious. I typically purchase the pork shoulder for anywhere between $1.49/lb and $1.99/lb, and I also like to buy the larger boneless pork tenderloins when they go on sale for $1.99/lb or less. When buying the larger … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Split Chicken Breasts
Alrighty friends...time for another episode of "what to make when!" The star of this week's show...split chicken breasts. So I used to be a boneless, skinless chicken breast kind of girl. Then I moved to the Dominican Republic. Where I had to buy entire chickens at the market. And when I say entire, I mean entire. Including the feet. Eww. Double Eww. I wrote … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chuck Roast
This week's "What to Make When..." is all about the beef roast! My never pay more than price for chuck roast is $2.49/lb. I purchase one or two anytime I see roasts priced at that point. I've compiled a list of must try recipes for when you score your next beef roast deal!!! Beef Roasts Simple Sunday Beef Roast Beef Roast Marinara Beef Roast with Garden Carrots (or … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chicken Thighs
Chicken Thighs are a highly underestimated cut of the chicken. They bring the flavor to the table with their darker meats. They can be purchased bone-in or boneless skinless. The best sale price for the bone-in chicken thighs is around $1/lb and the best sale price for boneless skinless is around $1.79-$2/lb. So next time you see them listed in your store circular, grab a … [Read more...]